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Patrick is honest and reliable with his work. Very prompt when picking up and delivering my vehicle back to me. No hassle whatsoever. My car was in awful shape when handing it to his garage, came back in full working order, if not better. Really appreciate his honesty and work ethics. Will definitely be using this as my permanent garage!

20.02.18

joanna, Alfa Romeo Mito

I found Patrick very reliable, friendly and knowledgeable. He collected my car the night it broke down and started work on it the next morning. My car was up and running by the evening of the second day. I was given honest advice and great service. Would definitely recommend and use again!

19.02.18

Maria, Vauxhall Corsa

Very pleased with the service , I'm going to keep this garage for any future jobs. Highly recommend.

16.02.18

Alina, Citroen C3

Great job done by Patrick .

16.02.18

Dan, Volkswagen Passat

First time customer - received a quote promptly after posting for quotes and was soon in contact via phone. Front wheel bearing needed changing and confiemd job over phone and was booked. Job completed as scheduled plus brought some other issues to my attentiion but without being pushy. I will be using them again. Mini Cooper S

Great job once again by this garage, full cambelt kit, water pump, v-ribbed belt and coolant change all done in a timely manner, at a reasonable price. Would recommend Anees and would definitely go back to this garage again for car service/ repairs.

03.02.18

Charles, Vauxhall Astra

Excellent work by Anees. Genuine and highly recommend.

01.02.18

Arun, Volkswagen Golf

Excellent service from the very start! Came back to me quickly with a quote and he knew straight away the problem was more likely to be the slave cylinder instead of the master cylinder which I thought was the problem! He was right, and fixed it for me very quickly for the price quoted and also bled the fluid at no extra charge! I'm Always wary when it comes to clutch repairs as I have been ripped off in the past but Anees has restored my faith that there are honest mechanics out there! Would definitely recommend! Other garages were quoting me triple what he charged and Anees gave 2 year warranty too! Extremely happy all round!

28.01.18

Becci, SEAT Altea

Needed urgent brake caliper repair and got booked in with AAC within minutes of me posting my requirements to this website. Anees and team are polite and professional, and got to work on my car straightaway on arrival at their workshop. Great job, and you can watch the work being carried out on your vehicle which is reassuring, see the old removed parts etc. Communication and customer service is great from this garage, and the price is competitive! Only thing to point out is due to their point of sale card reader, anyone wishing to pay by credit/ debit card has to bear the 2.80% fee on top. They do, however, tell you this in advance so you can make an informed decision beforehand. Thanks!

Timing belt changed with no problems, would definitely use again 10/10

16.02.18

Martin, Volkswagen Passat

Really great service they fitted a new steering rack in bad weather but seemed to enjoy it. Lee and his mate did a great job and look like they have the van,equipment and knowledge to do most jobs without fuss. They obviously strive to provide a great service at a reasonable price.

14.02.18

Trevor, Ford Focus

Fantastic find !
Lee and his assistant (sorry forgot name) came out at the agreed time. Very helpful and job done within an hour and a half. Car so much better now and passed mot in the afternoon!!
Will definitely use these guys again for any work I need doing.
Many thanks guys. Colin.

Excellent Service. Quote was accurate and verified. Work was done quickly and to a very high standard. Would use again. Highly recommended.

19.02.18

James, BMW 3 Series

Great service, rapid responce, trusted advisor. Roberto and team did a great job on the car. Save us £££ comparied to what main dealer was offering. More for less.

17.02.18

Hitesh, Toyota Auris

The beast mecanic and garage ever...very polite!!! The car was fix the same day....thanks

03.02.18

Cristian, Audi A4

Really Great Service, value and a high degree of professionalism! Eagle Autos were my first response on WCFMC - it was my first time using the site so I had no idea what to expect. Their fast response time meant that I did a little online research, saw their good reviews and booked in. I was booked in promptly and brought my car in. I suspected i had snapped my handbrake but left my car with the garage. I was called a little while later to let me know that it was infact my brake shoes that had worn down. I was given expert advice and was given my options. They were open, professional, friendly and most of all very trustworthy. If you live in SW London, or even, just in London, I recommend you go there!

02.02.18

Natasha, Chevrolet Aveo

Excellent service from Eagle Autos. I will certainly be going back! They weren't above and beyond to help sort out my wheel alignment issues and I am ever so grateful.

I was impressed with the price and then professional work carried on by young man with very good knowledge. Highly recommended !!

03.02.18

Georgi, Volkswagen Golf

they did what they promiss . they have done a good job for reasonable price , other garages they give you cheaper quote but they cut corners, i am happy so far

31.01.18

bijan, Toyota Iq

Great service very patient and timely good service would definetley use again

06.01.18

Thomas, Skoda Octavia

Excellent service. Polite young man collected and returned my car with new clutch fitted same day. It would be my intention to use them again

05.01.18

Thomas, Honda Cr-V

Was a bit apprehensive at first using this service, but my fears were put aside after speaking to All 4 Wheels - communication was fantastic, even during the Xmas/New Year period and every question was answered politely before I accepted the quote. Car was quickly repaired and this garage was a pleasure to deal with. Highly recommended.

Honest Garage. After initial inspection, the quote given was 5 hours labour. The job ended up taking more like 12 hours labour, however the garage honoured the initial quote and only charged for 5.
The garage is not professional and slick, instead is honest and hardworking, which in my opinion are far more important.
I will return to this garage the next time my car needs fixed/serviced.

19.02.18

Steven, Mazda 2

Prompt service very helpful admin who accepted repair request late at night to be done the very next morning. Job done, no fuss, MOT passed, will come again. Drop link was also replaced at no extra labor charge.

15.01.18

Eckart, Volkswagen Golf

Good little garage. Had main coolant thermostat replaced in my Range Rover, which is a pig to do, I did one a couple of years ago and didn't want to do it again! All seems good now. I also asked for egr cooler to be removed and supplied the blanking kit. I gave 4 stars not 5 as I asked for removal of the egr cooler, but it was left on, albeit blanked off as I asked but left there redundant all the same which is a bit if a pain as I wanted it gone for easy access in the future. Its not a huge problem, but now something I'll have sort out in warmer weather myself. I would definitely recommend the garage, they were £60 more expensive than another quote on here, but I went by feedback and glad I did. Thanks to Ivy and her team. I'll be using you again. Matt

20.12.17

Matt, Land Rover Range Rover

Great service, very nice people, no time waster!

17.12.17

Sorin, BMW 3 Series

The bottom line is that these guys know what they're doing and charge reasonably for their services. The customer waiting area is very basic and the whole appearance of the garage is a bit rough round the edges but once you meet them they are straight forward, friendly and get the job done. They fixed a heating problem on my Audi a4 other garages would not touch as they feared the complexity of the job and opening up a can of worms! Not Galaxy auto, they got it sorted!

What is an interim service?

An interim service is carried out on a car by a mechanic, who checks a number of key components and parts of a car.

An interim service can be extremely helpful for finding minor problems before they develop into major ones as many parts of a car will naturally wear down over time. The ones at high risk will usually be checked during an interim service.

For a driver, having an interim service carried out is a smart move as you may not realise there is a problem developing and it could end up costing you even more money down the line.

It is also recommended that you should get an interim service every 6,000 miles.

What would you prefer, to replace a pressure gauge or have your car written off entirely due to the head gasket blowing!

What is the difference between an interim service and a full service?

The difference between a full service and an interim service is the amount of parts checked. As the name suggests, an interim service will be less thorough than a full service.

However, that does not mean that a lot is checked during an interim service!

In the next section, we will list what is checked during an interim service.

If you would like to know what is included in a full service, click here to see a dedicated page.

What gets checked during an interim service?

Oil and Oil Filter Replacement

Engine oil is absolutely vital for keeping your car is good health and serious damage will be cause to a vehicle if there is low or none existent engine oil.

This is one of the easiest things to check and will always be included in an interim service.

Brake Fluid

Brake fluid is vital for the brake system as it is responsible for applying pressure to the pads and discs when bringing a car to a halt. If there is a small leak in the braking system, the liquid will inevitably pour out. This will then prevent you from braking all together so it is vital that this never happens!

Anti-freeze Coolant

During the winter months, if a car is left outside for an extended period of time, it will be subject to potential problems. Coolant is a liquid which runs through a car engine, keeping the level of heat and friction down, similar to engine oil.

The radiator needs to have a healthy supply of coolant to operate and keep the engine cool, which is why it is vital there is also enough anti-freeze in the system as well. If the coolant freezes and you start your engine in cold weather, your engine could overheat and damage could be caused extremely quickly.

Windscreen Wash

Having enough windscreen wash may not strike you as critical, however, if you are driving your car and your view of the road becomes obstructed, you need to be able to wash your screen.

Power Steering Fluid

Like brake fluid, power steering fluid is checked in an interim service and the reason are exactly the same. Power steering fluid is critical for being able to steer a car and if there is a leak, or even air bubbles in the system, you will be in trouble.

If the problem is air bubbles, you can pump the clutch to resolve the issue, however, if there is a leak, a bigger repair will be required.

Lights

It is a legal requirement that you have working headlights so the wiring around rear and headlights will be checked during an interim service to ensure they are not at risk of cutting out.

Windscreen Wipers

Windscreen wipers naturally wear down over time and lose their ability to remove dirt and water from a windscreen. A mechanic will make sure your windscreen wipers are good enough to do this during an interim service.

Battery Condition

The most common problem car batteries have is dying however, with a jump start, this problem can be sorted. A mechanic has no way of knowing if this will happen and so they cannot check for anything specific when it comes to this potential issue arising.

However, the integrity of a car battery could come into question and they can sometimes crack, resulting in battery acid spilling into the car engine. This is a very serious issue and so the battery will be checked for signs of damage during an interim service to ensure this does not happen to you.

Charging System

The charging system is responsible for keeping your car battery full of power, if it is compromised, then it highly likely that you will suffer from a regular dead battery.

The alternator can be to blame for problems with the charging system and so will be checked during an interim service.

Exhaust System

The most common issue the exhaust system suffers from is rust and leakage of dangerous fumes. There are several parts of an exhaust system which will be checked in an interim service including the catalytic converter which is responsible for taking the most toxic and dangerous elements out of the fumes created by a car engine.

A mechanic will mainly be checking for holes and rust when it comes to the exhaust system.

Tyre Tread and Pressure

It is a legal requirement to have 1.6mm tyre tread depth in the UK as this allows a car to grip the road firmly, if it is any lower, you are actually breaking the law!

This will always be checked while an interim service is being carried out, as will a pressure check on your tyres.

Full Brake Check

A brake test will be carried out during an interim service to ensure your car is able to come to a stop properly. If your car cannot do this, there is a good chance the brake pads or discs have worn down.

Steering Check

Surprisingly, some drivers don’t realise that their steering isn’t what it is supposed to be which is why this service is provided in an interim service.

There may be a number of issues which would cause steering issues including wheel alignment, in which case, a simple fix is available.

Shock Absorbers Check

The shock absorbers make up a part of the steering and suspension system and are self explanatory in their role in a car.

However, their effectiveness will drop over time resulting in a less comfortable ride for passengers. The large springs will be checked during a full service for degradation.

Suspension Check

The suspension of a car is part of the steering system and so will be rigorously checked during an interim service.

What are the benefits of an interim service?

As mentioned at the top of the text, an interim service can help identify problems before they arise as mechanics are trained to be able to recognise the signs of a part having issues at an early stage.

This means you will be able to avoid a serious and potentially dangerous situations developing in the future.

What is the cost of an interim service?

The cost of an interim service will vary depending on the garage and the car itself. At the top of the page you will be able to see what the average cost of an interim service is in the UK, however, you can get free and personalised quotes for an interim service using WhoCanFixMyCar.

Simply enter your details in the form above and you’ll get bespoke quotes from the best local garages in no time.